It was during the early part of 1903, when two fires of great magnitude destroyed the Thomas Printing House Plant in the month of January, & the Heighes Coach Shop together with a number of surrounding buildings in the month of May, for which assistance was need from Harrisburg. The citizens of the western section of town awakened to the fact that better fire service was needed. The question of another company located in the upper end of town was discussed & seemed to meet with such great favor that a petition was circulated and soon over 200 property owners signed. 

In the old council chambers, June 12, 1903, the Citizen Steam Fire Engine Company #2 was organized with a charter list of 60 members.  Andrew Stambaugh was elected the first president. The lot where the building stands today was purchased from Dr. W. H. Moyer and during the latter part of October 1903; ground was broken for a new engine house.  The new house was dedicated on April 21, 1905 & the new Knott Steam Engine arrived in November.

In 1935, the borough council purchased an Ahrens-Fox pumper, which was later bought from council by the company.

In 1958, the company purchased a 1956 Ford Chassis, and L. B. Smith, Inc. built a 1,000 gallon tanker.  The chassis was later replaced with a 1961 GMC.    

In 1962, the company purchased a 1951 Chevrolet van to carry rescue & salvage equipment.  A 1971 Dodge chassis with a SWAB Wagon C. body later replaced this unit.

In the spring of 1962, ground was broken for an addition to the station.  

The addition was completed that same year.

In 1970, the company purchased a Dodge Rescue Truck.  The Rescue was then sold to our friends at the New Kingstown Fire Company, who then sold it to Tuckey's Restoration Company.

In 1975, the company merged together with the Rescue Hook & Ladder Company and the merger is now known as Citizens Fire & Rescue Company No.2.  Station 1 was located at 208 South York Street (today's station) & Station 2 at 101 West Main Street (currently Jo-Jo’s Pizza).  

In 1975, we also took delivery of a new Mack Pumper with a 1000 GMP pump.

In 1980, a Ford 1000GPM pumper was purchased by the Borough to replace the 1966 GMC pumper.  

In 1985, the company purchased a Sutphen pumper with a 1500 GPM waterous pump, 750-gallon tank, with seating for six firefighters. This unit replaced the Mack pumper.

In 1990, the company purchased a 1990 Spartan SWAB Heavy Duty Rescue to replace the 1970 Dodge Rescue Truck. 

In 1998, the company purchased a Ford F-250- Harrisburg Body Utility truck.

In 2004, the Borough of Mechanicsburg purchased a 2004 KME Engine to replace the 1980 Ford.

In the fall of 2007, we purchased a 2008 KME Heavy Duty Rescue to replace the 

1990 Spartan/SWAB Rescue.  

In the fall of 2008, a construction project was done to Station 27.  A third engine bay was added to the rear of the station that is currently housing Utility 27 & the Fox.  The kitchen & banquet area were renovated & air conditioning was added to the banquet side of the firehouse.